Coachmen Leprechaun 2001
Model Leprechaun made in 2001 by Coachmen got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2001
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
00V290000 | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/24/2000 to 09/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 88 | 10/16/2000 | MFR | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 10/03/2000 | 10/06/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, model number 305. the battery cable that provides power from the coach battery to the generator was routed so it crosses over the top of the catalytic converter heat shield. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Under extreme temperature conditions, this could cause the cable's insulation to melt resulting in a high resistance short that could potentially lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Coachmen will inspect to determine if the wires are properly routed. if necessary, the wires will be re-routed. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began october 16, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
03V373000 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | from 05/01/2000 to 12/11/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 19110 | ODI | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 10/14/2003 | 10/20/2003 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
12/26/2006 | 1 | 02/25/2006 | |
Tl* - the contact received the highway magazine from good sams regarding the dometic refrigerator recall 06e076000. the motor home is a 2001 coachmen leprechaun, model# rm2652 and serial # 04500353. the contact travels frequently, and is concerned with the safety risk involved, itcould cause a fire. the contact will also call dometic per instructions in her magazine. *ak updated 03/30/07. *jb |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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FL | BARTOW | 33830 | DUSTY'S CAMPER WORLD |